Hitomi trained with her summons early in the morning so that it could be a surprise during her battle.
She wasn't a morning person, but with Dei stalking her at every other hour of the day, it was necessary.
Soon the day of the exam had come. She didn't practice the previous day to keep her reserves up.
"Welcome to the Chunin Exams." The Raikage addressed the crowd. "May the first battle participants come forward?" He asked, wasting nothing on pleasantries.
Shiki and E's partner for the second phase, Miko Sasobe, stepped forward.
The watch went quick, and exactly and Shiki had planned. E filled him in during their month on the girl's abilities, mannerisms, and temper. Being a hot-headed spitfire against a Nara was just poor luck...
Next was some dude against Seinna's friend Midori. Shockingly, the energetic/happy girl won quickly, and if Hitomi didn't have her Sharingan, she wouldn't have noticed the amazing earth jutsu the girl had. Surprising from a Mist ninja.
Then there was the two people no one cares about. Suzumebachi Kamizuru and Dokino. Hitomi was pretty sure Dokino won, but she really didn't care who was who really.
Next was E against some dude named Han Zyo. E won, but used a lot of chakra, so he was resting.
Next was Sho Choumei, who really cares, against Seinna Netero. Hitomi won't lie, she cheered excessively for Seinna, and was super happy when she won easily. Mwahaha.
Then there was her match against Dei.
The two met on the battle arena. "No hard feelings, right Hitomi, un?" Dei asked.
"Correct." Hitomi told her opponent.
"And start!" The proctor yelled.
Hitomi jumped away from Dei as he attacked with his bird bombs.
With a mighty wave of her Gunbai, Hitomi forced the explosion away. "Wind style: Wind Wave!" She called out. When done, she immediately rushed him and engaged him in taijutsu.
"Why aren't you using your Sharingan, un?" Dei yelled as he blocked the onslaught.
Hitomi yelled back, making sure everyone could here. "I want to prove I can fight without needing it! I am more that a user of my clan's Kekkei Genkai. I am a proud kunoichi of Konoha, damn it!" She yelled before letting loose a fire ball. "Fire style: Fireball Jutsu!"
"Damn, un." Dei muttered as the flames caught his shoulder a bit. He immediately made a giant bird to get away from her.
"Wow!" The crowd said in awe.
Hitomi smirked, however, having been prepared.
She promptly summoned the Phoenix she'd been training with, Hino-sama's daughter Eba.
"Hello again, summoner." The polite phoenix double the size of an adult bowed.
"Hi, Eba-chan. Would you like to join this with me?" Hitomi asked, just as polite.
"It would be lovely, thank you." The phoenix said before allowing Hitomi to jump on top of her to join Dei in the air.
"An air battle?" "Is that a phoenix?" "This is amazing!" "To be expected from an Uchiha!" Comments and cheers from the crowd rang out. The Daimyos from all respective genins' lands were among them. The Fire Daimyo was especially proud.
Dei sent more 'art' Hitomi's way, while she continued amplifying Eba's own fire attacks.
Eventually the fire got Dei's giant bird, and he went down when it exploded. Hitomi went down to the ground, and took a good look at Dei. Just as he was able to attack, Hitomi made the entire stadium go silent.
"I forfeit." She announced.
It was silent for a full minute before hell broke loose. Even Dei joined in on the yelling. Hitomi brought her hand up, as if to signal for them to be quiet so she could explain. "I have successfully shown my abilities and the potential which I have. This was by no means fair for Dei, because his style is weak against genjutsu. I showed that I can fight on par in a similar style. I want him to continue to show what he can do against other opponents. He is my friend, and I will see him go far. If this hurts me, than I will participate in the next Exams." She addressed the crowd before returning to her spot in the stands.
"I proclaim Deidara winner of this match." The dazed proctor stated. After a moment, the crowd clapped in awe of Hitomi's dedication.
Dei went to stand next to Hitomi until his next match. "Thanks, Hitomi, yeah." HE said with a touched tone.
"It's fine. I know how strong I am, and in all honesty if I kept using Eba too much longer it would strain my chakra. Especially with how much Wind and Fire power I was throwing at you. You better win your next match though." Hitomi admitted.
"Hitomi-chan, Hokage-sama requested for you to join him in the Kages' seating area for the rest of the exams." Reiko came up and said to her.
"Oh, ok, Reiko-san. Bye, Dei. Good luck." Hitomi smiled at her friend.
"Thanks, Hitomi, yeah." Dei said back.
'Shiki and Midori are fighting. Should be interesting with them both as earth users.' Hitomi thought to herself and a barrage of rocks was thrown around the arena.
"Quite the bold move, Hitomi-chan." Hiruzen said with a smirk.
"Yes, that was quite the show." Rasa agreed.
Hitomi sheepishly rubbed the back of her head. "Yeah, well I really couldn't see that fight going any other way. Sorry, Hokage-sama." Hitomi apologized.
"Are you actually sorry for your action?" He asked.
"Er, not really, but I am sorry if that represented Konoha poorly." Hitomi answered truthfully.
The Hokage chuckled a bit. "The Will of Fire is strong in you, young one. If anything, the Daimyo are extremely impressed and pleased with your battle. You did nothing wrong." He assured her.
"Shikikun Nara is the winner." The proctor called out. Hitomi looked out at the arena and anime fell when she saw how utterly destroyed it was.
"Damn, and I thought my fight was destructive." Hitomi cringed at the sight of the arena.
Hiruzen laughed again. "Yes, it would seem you are both fairly destructive."
Next up was that Dokino '?' guy and E... after they fixed up the arena a bit.
"Ah yes, since you are an acquaintance of the Raikage and Kazekage, would you like to properly meet the Tsuchikage and Mizukage?" Hiruzen offered.
Hitomi bowed in respect. "It would be an honor, Hokage-sama." Hitomi said respectfully.
"What an interesting girl. I am Mei Terumi, new Mizukage of the Village Hidden in the Mist." Mei introduced herself.
Hitomi gave a low, yet appropriate as clan head, bow. "A pleasure, Mizukage-sama." Hitomi said to her. "I am Hitomi Uchiha, Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan."
"The pleasure is all mine, Uchiha-san." Mei said gracefully.
"Tch, brat and I have already met." The Tsuchikage announced.
"Oh?" The Hokage asked.
"We met when he arrived with Dei's sister, Ai." Hitomi informed the Hokage.
"And what a rude brat you were." Onoki glowered at her.
This time, A stepped in for the defense or the girl. "Seems to me as if you are the one being rude, Tsuchikage-san. This girl has been nothing but respectful."
The Kazekage put in his own input. "I must agree. Hitomi-chan is a polite young lady, and seems to be very charismatic too."
Onoki glared at them, just as E's match began. He chose to stay silent as Mei watched on, amusement shining in her eyes.
"Let us continue to watch the matches." The Hokage said, drawing the Kages' attention back to the Exams. A chair was pulled up so that Hitomi could sit in between the Kazekage and Hokage.
"The winner is Eiji Aoi." The proctor announced. E had managed to knock out his opponent barely. He took quite a few hits, and was goaded quite a bit over his 'girly' looks.
"Well fuck." Hitomi groaned when she realized the next line up.
"What's wrong, Hitomi-chan?" Hiruzen asked, amused at the girl's slip up.
"Next is Seinna and Dei... I don't know who to cheer for. Seinna was my partner for a second phase, and we became pretty good friends, while Dei and I are also great friends. They are both strong, and this will take a while." Hitomi explained.
Mei was intrigued, having taken an interest in Seinna for a while. "What makes you say that?" She asked the girl.
"Dei is great at aerial attacks and bombings with some skill in taijutsu, while Seinna is skilled and close and mid range attacks with her lightning proficiency. Dei is great at annoying his opponent, while Seinna can get them enraged and degraded at the same time. No doubt Dei will have the advantage with his bird, while Seinna will have him on speed and raw power." Hitomi gave her analysis.
"Your Sharingan gave you that much?" A frowned.
"No, I deduced it myself. The Sharingan can't do everything. I can analyze moves, figure out tricks, cast genjutsu, use mind control, and other things, but I still have to use my mind to put all the pieces together." Hitomi explained.
"Interesting." Rasa said.
"Hn." She neither agreed nor disagreed.
Soon everyone saw her prediction come true as the match took hours.
"The winner is Deidara." The proctor said with a relived sigh.
"Yes, un." Dei gave a tired cheer.
"Keh, you're pretty good." Seinna complimented. "As expected of a friend of Hitomi."
Dei gave her a smile. "You too, yeah. Thanks for the challenge, un." He held out his hand.
Seinna gave a grin and took it.
The match between Shiki and E began.
This time, Mei invited Seinna and Midori to join them. "Great job, ladies. You did Mist proud." She said to them.
"Thank you, Mizukage-sama." They both said in unison.
"Welcome. You may sit with Uchiha-san if you wish." Mei told the pair of girls.
They gave a low bow and did as instructed.
"Good job Seinna, Midori." Hitomi complemented.
"Thanks, Hitomi-chan~ Your fight was amazing!" Midori giggled.
"Keh, thanks. You were pretty good yourself. No doubt if we fought you coulda wiped the floor with me." Seinna ruefully admitted.
"Hn. Doesn't really matter." Hitomi said with a shrug. They took a seat and watched the match.
Shiki and E were both a little worn out, but Shiki was able to barely pull out a win.
"The winner is Shikikun Nara." The proctor said. "We will now begin the final round."
Cheers resounded from the audience.
"Shikikun Nara versus Deidara!" He yelled out.
They were both tired and drained. Deidara from fighting for a few hours, and Shiki from his previously finished fights.
The both fought until the bitter end, with Deidara winning in the end. HE had the small advantage of being able to take a small break during Shiki's fight, while Shiki went from one fight to the next.
"The winner of the Chunin Exams is Deidara!" They proctor yelled out.
"YEAH!" The crowd roared.
Hitomi smiled as she looked at Ai. She was brimming with happiness, absolutely proud of her brother.
Dei was grinning in glee. "Yes, un!" He yelled in victory.
He was called up to Kage Stand promptly afterward. He took a deep breath, and looked Onoki in the eyes. "I would like to make it known that I am hereby leaving Iwa to join Konoha." He said clearly without his verbal tic.
The Kages were shocked beyond belief while the Tsuchikage turned many different colors from red to purple, and even some strange color Hitomi didn't know what to call.
"BRAT! This is how you repay me? I train you myself, help your sister myself, and this is the thanks I get?! Fine, TRAITOR, leave for Konoha!" The Tsuchikage stormed out, his guards and all, all sneering and looking down at Deidara.
Deidara stood firm, believing it was what is best for his sister.
The Hokage gave him a sympathetic pat on his shoulder. "Let's get you sister and leave." He offered.
Dei took off his forehead protector and gave it to the Hokage. "Alright, un." Dei agreed.
Hitomi was pretty sure she hear Mei say something like 'That kid has to have a pair of steel balls.' or something like that.
Hitomi went and said goodbye to Bee and A first, before moving on to Rasa and his family. Little Gaara was sad, but was reassured that they would see one another soon. Temari had similar sentiments, and even Kankuro was a little sad to see her go.
All the foreign ninja said quick goodbyes, and began the return trip to their home nations.
Dei would get a forehead protector when they reached Konoha, and the promotions, if there are any, would be announced a week after that.
Ai was thrilled to move to Konoha, and the Hokage promised to make sure she saw a specialist when they reached home. Hitomi could tell with her Sharingan that the problem was some sort of blockage, but a Hyuga would be able to tell better.
Sasuke and Naruto wouldn't stop talking about how awesome her fight was, and Akane-sensei was very proud of Hitomi as well.
Shiki was pleased he didn't have to fight her or E, while E was a little bummed about not being able to test himself against the Uchiha girl.
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"Look, un! I finally got my hitai-ite, yeah." Dei showed the Uchiha girl.
"Awesome! Now, in order to make room room for you and Ai, I'm going to have to expand the house... I'll go make a request now." Hitomi said, partially thinking out loud.
Dei flushed. "I really appreciate what you're doing for Ai and me, un. You are an amazing friend, yeah." He gave a bashful admittance.
Hitomi gave a sigh. "There is nothing I wouldn't do for a friend, Dei." She told him before leaving to put in her request. "Why don't you go and check on Ai? Her appointment should be done soon." Hitomi offered.
"Oh yeah, un. See you later, yeah." Dei said before rushing off.
Hitomi giggled and continued to the mission request board. "Hi, I'd like to request two genin teams to build three more rooms in my home." Hitomi told the lady there.
"Oh, hello, Uchiha-sama. Sure thing! We can have them there right now. The Hokage said he'd take care of the payment, so you don't need to worry about it." She said cheerily.
"I'll be sure to give him my thanks. I have already discussed things with an architect, so here is the plans to give them, as well as design plans for the interior." Hitomi gave said items to the woman.
"Of course, Uchiha-sama. Anything else?" The lady asked.
"Yes, actually. I would like to hire another genin team to create a garden and mini orchard." Hitomi said, pulling out the plans and directions for that request as well.
"Lovely, that will be 5,000 ryo, Uchiha-sama." She smiled at Hitomi.
Hitomi gave her the money, and left to go about her day. Her and her team was given time off until the possible promotions were given out.
"Ah, rest and relaxation!" Hitomi cheered, punching in front of her without realizing someone was coming around the corner. "Oops!" Hitomi cried out as her fist connected with someone. "I am so sorry." She said to them.
"Maa, you hit pretty hard for a kid." The person complemented, rubbing the spot on their arm she had hit.
Hitomi froze when she recognized his voice. She looked at their face, and let the mild horror of her actions set in.
There, in front of her, was Kakashi Hatake, known as the Copy Cat Nin and Kakashi of the Sharingan. And she had accidentally punched him in the arm. Hard.
"Fuck!" She swore. "Damn, I'm sorry! I should have been paying more attention." She bowed low in apology.
"Maa, it's fine." He said awkwardly at her bowing.
"No, no it's not. Please let me make it up to you." Hitomi begged.
"Er, I'm not sure if that's ok..." He trialed off.
"It's fine, Kakashi." The Hokage said behind them. He had come down from his office for a quick break, and found saw the whole scene.
"If you're sure, Hokage-sama." Kakashi said, still unsure of the whole thing.
"Ok, we can get lunch. Where would you like to eat, or would you prefer me to make you something?" Hitomi asked the 20 year old.
"Um, I guess we could go somewhere with miso soup." He said.
"Oh, I could just make that. E and Shiki are in the Hospital for check ups, Dei is exploring with Ai, and I'd like to keep an eye on the genins I've hired... If you don't mind that is." Hitomi rambled a bit.
"Er, sure." Kakashi said, allowing her to lead the way.
"Um, ok." Hitomi said awkwardly. "Oh, and thank you, Hokage-sama, for paying for the work for the extra rooms. I ended up hiring a third team myself for a garden and mini orchard." Hitomi told the village leader.
"You are quite welcome, Hitomi-chan. Consider it a thank you for your excellent performance at the Chunin Exam and a late birthday present." Hiruzen said before slipping back up to his office. "Have a great day."
Hitomi returned the sentiment, and continued to her home, Kakashi on her tail. "So you're Kakashi Hatake, correct?" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, and you are Hitomi Uchiha, no?" Kakashi countered.
"Yes. I heard rumors around the clan, so forgive me if I'm wrong, is it true you have the Sharingan?" She asked him.
He hesitated a moment, before he answered. "That would be correct."
"Hn. Well I'm glad i'm not the only one. It was said that you have the Mangekyo, so I thought I'd warn you that excessive use of it will cause blindness." She warned.
"I usually have the eye covered anyway, but thank you for the warning." He said thoughtfully. "Do you have any questions about your Sharingan?" He indulgently offered.
"No thank you, I have it mastered, and I know how to use the abilities of my Mangekyo should the need ever arise." She admitted.
Kakashi gave a full 180. "How do you have the Mangekyo?" He asked, with a harsh tone.
"To achieve the Mangekyo Sharingan, you must feel the loss of the one closest to you, not to kill them if that's what your thinking. I'd already mastered the three tome before the massacre, in secret, and so when I arrived home the trauma of loosing my family and unborn sibling was enough grief and heartbreak to awaken these cursed eyes." Hitomi explained.
Rain was pouring down while a small group stood behind her. All kept their heads low as they watched the girl bawl her eyes out. They all looked troubled in their black attire as they read the plate that made the girl break down.
Masahiro
Justice Prospers
They all broke down with her. There was not a dry eye for the group of mourners.
Hitomi shook her head at the memory, as if trying to shake the depression away. 'Not this life.' She mentally told herself.
"I never knew that." Kakashi said as he took in the news.
"It is the hidden secret of the Uchiha Clan." Hitomi told him.
"Then why tell me?" He asked.
Hitomi gave a wry smile. "Because that eye belongs to a member of the Uchiha Clan, so that makes you an honorary member, like it or not." She informed him. "And unfortunately, that makes you my business."
"Maa, let's hurry and eat." He said, trying to change the topic.
"Every month, last Saturday for Clan meal at 6. Do not be late." Hitomi told him in a matter-of-factually tone.
Kakashi sighed in resignation. He knew if he argued, she'd bring it up to the Hokage, and he knew the Hokage would side with her. 'Just when I leave ANBU.' He thought to himself.
Hitomi smirked at his reaction.
Having done grocery shopping earlier, Hitomi didn't bother picking up anything on the way home.
The genins were already there, hard at work while she made the meal. One person in particular stood out to her. 'Hana Inuzuka.' Hitomi thought to herself.
"Damn it, Hana! Your stupid dogs are in the way again!" The girl's teammate yelled in frustration.
"You there, shut up. You were the one trying to slack off!" Hitomi yelled, her Sharingan showing.
"No I wasn't brat, so why aren't you working anyway?" He tried to get smart.
"Stupid fucker, this is my house, I requested the work, dumbass." She gave him a deadpanned expression while everyone laughed at him, including the jonin instructor.
"I'm sorry about my little genin, Uchiha-sama." The Jonin apologized.
"No problem, just make sure he doesn't slack off again. You can't lie to my eyes, idiot." She addressed the last part to the genin.
He simply muttered and got back to work. Hitomi rolled her eyes and gave the three dong some meat in gratitude for their work. They seemed to like her, and allowed the girl to pet them.
"Looks like they like you! They don't normally warm up to others. I'm Hana Inuzuka, bye the way." She gave a grin.
"Nice to meet you, Hana-chan. I'm Hitomi." She introduced herself properly.
"Oh I know, Hitomi-san. I heard about your performance during the Chunin Exams. Pretty awesome." The Inuzuka girl complimented as she worked.
"Thanks, and you're welcome to just call me Hitomi. I'm not much for formalities between friends." She explained.
"Friends?" Hana asked.
"Er, if you don't mind. I think you seem nice and pretty cool." Hitomi blushed a bit.
"I'd be honored, Hitomi. Feel free to just call me Hana." She gave another grin.
"Awesome. I'll talk to you later, Hana. I have lunch to finish making and a guest to entertain." Hitomi said before leaving.
"M'kay. Talk to you later, Hitomi!" Hana waved before going back to work, her dogs also barking their own farewell.
"You seem to get along well with dogs." Kakashi said when she entered back into the kitchen.
"I guess." Hitomi shrugged as she checked the meal. Finding it done to her liking, she served it. "Would you like me to leave the room while you eat?" Hitomi asked as the jonin stared at the soup.
Kakashi thought it over, and decided to test her reaction to him face. She seemed like a smart girl. "No, it's fine." He said as he took off the mask.
Hitomi didn't even bat an eye when she saw his face. Had she not already seen in due the her previous life, she would have probably freaked out, but alas, it was not to be. She simply began to eat her own food while Kakashi recovered from his shock.
'What an interesting girl.' He thought to himself.
'Mwahahaha. I love trolling. Maybe I should wear my hair down for a while. E and Shiki say I look like a female Madara when I do it, so what a better way to troll those council assholes?' Hitomi conspired in her mind. 'Yes, I think I shall.'
"Thank you for the meal." Kakashi said as he walked out.
"Welcome, don't forget about dinner tomorrow. And I mean it. Don't be late!" She said back.
Kakashi sweat dropped before leaving.
'They see me trollin, they hatin.' Hitomi internally sung to herself.
"I should probably shop for furniture for Naruto, Dei, and Ai's rooms." Hitomi said out loud.
She was going to surprise the little jinchuuriki with his own room since he's always over anyway. Hitomi left to go and do just that.
After a few hours of that hell, 'damn you, orange', Hitomi collected it all into her storage scroll and returned to her home to find it complete. "Hey, Hana, would you and your dogs like to stay for dinner?" Hitomi offered.
Hana blinked. "Sure, I just need to report with my team to the Hokage and let my mother know. Mind if I bring my little brother? I'm supposed to watch him tonight."
"He's in the same class as Naruto and Sasuke, right? Kiba-kun? Sure he can come over, if he has a dog or dogs, they are welcome too." Hitomi said with a bright smile.
"Cool, we'll be over in the hour." The Inuzuka said before leaving.
Hitomi used that time to arrange the three bedrooms and clothing for each person. She had to use her death glare, but she was able to get some clothes with the Uzumaki Clan symbol special ordered for Naruto.
Dinner that night was lively, for sure. Hana and Hitomi hit it off quite well, as did the boys and Dei, while Ai obsessed over the dogs.
It was a fun memory for them all.
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So... you like or naw?
Thank you to davycrockett100 and Mo-Freakin for their comments :D
Mo-Freakin: I absolutely love your responses and how much thought you put into them, the really inspire me to keep writing! I agree with you summary on cats and agree, however a lot of the stories I've read on here have cat summons (also the Uchiha are famous for a cat contract) and I wanted to do something a little different. Dogs are also common because of Kakashi's summons, and the Inuzuka's dogs in general, so I went with birds.
QotC: Favorite Uchiha? Mine is totally Madara as twisted as that is... He's just so epic! ^^ Though I feel really bad about what happened to his brother too... So who's your favorite and why?
(I seriously love you all so much! I never thought so many people would like this story.)